Fantasy Tip: A low salary and decent numbers (4.33 ERA, 8.49 strikeouts per nine innings) should make Odorizzi a treat for the team that picks him up. Odorizzi is worth watching based on where he ends up, if he does go to a new team. Those numbers could get better with time.

The Atlanta Braves are expected to lean on former Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox heavily in the interim period following the firing of general manager Frank Wren. Cox could be involved in more personnel decisions.

Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren said the team is not looking to add pitching, even as it waits to see what the prognosis on SP Brandon Beachy (elbow) is. "Right now, we plan on going with what we have," Wren said. "We like what we have."

Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren told media his offseason wish list includes starting pitching, bullpen help and some players to bolster the bench. "We're putting ourselves in position to add pieces we feel like would help us best," Wren said.

The Atlanta Braves extended the contract of general manager Frank Wren through the 2014 season. Assistant general manager Bruce Manno was promoted to Vice President and Assistant General Manager/Player Development. Director of Professional Scouting John Coppolella was promoted to assistant general manager. Senior director of ticket sales Paul Adams was promoted to Vice president of ticket sales.